付く

verb (godan)つく · tsuku

1. Englishto be attached; to be connected with; to adhere; to stick

   • ボイラは湯あかがびっしりついた。The boiler was heavily scaled.

2. Englishto remain imprinted; to scar; to stain; to dye

   • それらの牛には焼き印がついている。The cattle are marked with brands.

3. Englishto bear (fruit, interest, etc.)

4. Englishto be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)

   • 彼は妻が死んで以来酒を飲む癖がついた。He has taken to drinking since the death of his wife.

5. Englishto take root

6. Englishto accompany; to attend; to follow; to study with

   • お風呂はついてますか。Does it have a bathroom?

7. Englishto side with; to belong to

   • 彼はその討論で反対派に付いた。He sided with the opposition group in the argument.

8. Englishto possess; to haunt

9. Englishto be lit; to catch fire; to ignite; to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.)

   • テレビがつきません。The TV won't turn on.

10. Englishto be settled; to be resolved; to be decided

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